Japan Aug not-seasonally-adjusted current account surplus ¥4.062 trillion, vs. forecast ¥3.195 trillion and prior ¥2.989 trillion.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China views trade with Europe as mutually beneficial but noted European countries are pursuing stronger protective measures. On what steps China might take to allay EU concerns she referred queries to the relevant Chinese departments. As a principle, Mao said China hopes the EU will meet it halfway and resolve mutual concerns through dialogue and consultation to support healthy, stable China‑EU economic and trade relations, which she said serves both sides' interests.

Prime Minister TAKAICHI said the government respects the Bank of Japan's monetary policy.